A small weapons shield for helicopters consisting of a protective shield (10), which consists of a light-weight, ballistic-resistant composite material, extension rods (20) made of steel, and support wires (30) made of steel cable. The support wires (30) are connected to the protective shield (10) through holes protected by eyelets (40) that protect the shield from fraying. The shield is supported away from the helicopter (1) to prevent transferring large impact forces directly to the helicopter (1).